Patents by Inventor Grant Inskeep
Grant Inskeep has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11483522Abstract: Example door control systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives image data from a camera mounted to a vehicle. The image data is analyzed by a door control system to determine whether a user is near the vehicle. If a user is identified near the vehicle, the method determines whether the user intends to open a garage door based on the image data.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Grant Inskeep
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Patent number: 11390164Abstract: A vehicle includes an interface having an electromagnetic transmitter and operable to receive tactile user input for control of a system of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a controller configured to modulate output having ultraviolet or infrared spectrum wavelength of the electromagnetic transmitter at a receiver capture rate to encode data into the output describing the control interface. The modulated output is responsive to a request.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Stephenie Worthy, Grant Inskeep, Erick Michael Lavoie, Jayanthi Rao
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Patent number: 11148682Abstract: Example steering assistance systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a controller receives inputs from one or more sensors mounted to a vehicle. The controller processes the inputs from the one or more sensors to determine whether a steering change is needed. Responsive to determining that a steering change is needed, the controller provides a steering change recommendation to a driver of the vehicle via a physical rotation of the vehicle steering wheel in a recommended direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yuzhou Li, Roy Zhou, Grant Inskeep
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Patent number: 11008021Abstract: A manual mode training system for a vehicle having a manual transmission or a “manual mode” transmission controlled by a paddle shifter. The system includes a sensor to obtain force and position information from a foot pedal of the vehicle, and a processor to receive the information. Based on the information, the processor may predict an intended vehicle response, determine an appropriate gear to achieve the intended vehicle response, and notify a driver, through a haptic feedback mechanism, how to shift the transmission of the vehicle to reach the appropriate gear. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Yuzhou Li, Grant Inskeep
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Publication number: 20200122576Abstract: A vehicle includes an interface having an electromagnetic transmitter and operable to receive tactile user input for control of a system of the vehicle. The vehicle includes a controller configured to modulate output having ultraviolet or infrared spectrum wavelength of the electromagnetic transmitter at a receiver capture rate to encode data into the output describing the control interface. The modulated output is responsive to a request.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Stephenie WORTHY, Grant INSKEEP, Erick Michael LAVOIE, Jayanthi RAO
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Publication number: 20200076504Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for robust visual light communication for vehicle-to-vehicle communication. An example vehicle includes a visual light communication (VLC) transmitter, a VLC communication receiver, and a VLC module. The VLC module sends a first handshake message including characteristics of the VLC transmitter and the VLC receiver using a first level of error correction. The VLC module also adjusts transmission parameters based on a received second handshake message. Additionally, the VLC module transmits data using a second level of error correction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Grant Inskeep, David Michael Herman
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Patent number: 10567079Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for robust visual light communication for vehicle-to-vehicle communication. An example vehicle includes a visual light communication (VLC) transmitter, a VLC communication receiver, and a VLC module. The VLC module sends a first handshake message including characteristics of the VLC transmitter and the VLC receiver using a first level of error correction. The VLC module also adjusts transmission parameters based on a received second handshake message. Additionally, the VLC module transmits data using a second level of error correction.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Grant Inskeep, David Michael Herman
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Publication number: 20200024884Abstract: Example door control systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a method receives image data from a camera mounted to a vehicle. The image data is analyzed by a door control system to determine whether a user is near the vehicle. If a user is identified near the vehicle, the method determines whether the user intends to open a garage door based on the image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2016Publication date: January 23, 2020Inventor: Grant INSKEEP
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Publication number: 20190349083Abstract: A visible light communication system has a two-dimensional array of sources and an image sensor with a pixel grid defining a pixel direction (which in some embodiments is a rolling shutter direction). Modulation of the light flashes the sources to define a series of one-dimensional patterns encoding the data to be transmitted. The patterns extend in a direction that projects onto the imager orthogonal to the pixel direction. In the case of a rolling shutter, the pattern is orthogonal to the rolling shutter direction, which allows the encoding of multiple bits per line of the image frame. In other cases, the orthogonal direction obtains the maximum resolving power available from the image sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: David M. Herman, Grant Inskeep
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Patent number: 10476594Abstract: A visible light communication system has a two-dimensional array of sources and an image sensor with a pixel grid defining a pixel direction (which in some embodiments is a rolling shutter direction). Modulation of the light flashes the sources to define a series of one-dimensional patterns encoding the data to be transmitted. The patterns extend in a direction that projects onto the imager orthogonal to the pixel direction. In the case of a rolling shutter, the pattern is orthogonal to the rolling shutter direction, which allows the encoding of multiple bits per line of the image frame. In other cases, the orthogonal direction obtains the maximum resolving power available from the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David M. Herman, Grant Inskeep
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Publication number: 20190315375Abstract: Example steering assistance systems and methods are described. In one implementation, a controller receives inputs from one or more sensors mounted to a vehicle. The controller processes the inputs from the one or more sensors to determine whether a steering change is needed. Responsive to determining that a steering change is needed, the controller provides a steering change recommendation to a driver of the vehicle via a physical rotation of the vehicle steering wheel in a recommended direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Yuzhou LI, Roy ZHOU, Grant INSKEEP
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Publication number: 20190300021Abstract: A manual mode training system for a vehicle having a manual transmission or a “manual mode” transmission controlled by a paddle shifter. The system includes a sensor to obtain force and position information from a foot pedal of the vehicle, and a processor to receive the information. Based on the information, the processor may predict an intended vehicle response, determine an appropriate gear to achieve the intended vehicle response, and notify a driver, through a haptic feedback mechanism, how to shift the transmission of the vehicle to reach the appropriate gear. A corresponding method is also disclosed and claimed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: October 3, 2019Inventors: Yuzhou LI, Grant INSKEEP
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Patent number: 10382130Abstract: Method and apparatus are disclosed for a dual mode vehicle camera for visual light communication. An example vehicle includes a camera, a visual light communication (VLC) module, and a camera module. The camera includes a lens removable from a light path between an aperture and a CMOS sensor. The VLC module is communicatively coupled to the camera. The VLC module selects between first and second modes, and when in the second mode, removes the lens from the light path to receive VLC data via the camera. Additionally, the camera module captures images via camera when the VLC module selects the first mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Grant Inskeep
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Patent number: 10348404Abstract: A visible light communication system has a two-dimensional array of sources and an image sensor with a pixel grid defining a pixel direction (which in some embodiments is a rolling shutter direction). Modulation of the light flashes the sources to define a series of one-dimensional patterns encoding the data to be transmitted. The patterns extend in a direction that projects onto the imager orthogonal to the pixel direction. In the case of a rolling shutter, the pattern is orthogonal to the rolling shutter direction, which allows the encoding of multiple bits per line of the image frame. In other cases, the orthogonal direction obtains the maximum resolving power available from the image sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David M. Herman, Grant Inskeep
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Patent number: 10193627Abstract: A visible light communication (VLC) receiver captures frames of a scene with a camera to detect flashing light signals from a VLC transmitter such as an array of LEDs. The method assembles an enhanced dynamic range image sequence from the frames. At least one VLC source is detected in the enhanced sequence, wherein the source occupies a respective subwindow within the scene. An imaging exposure such as the exposure time used for capturing images at the subwindow is optimized according to a brightness of the respective VLC source. Then a plurality of subwindow images are captured using the optimized exposure. VLC data visible in the subwindow images is then decoded.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: David M. Herman, Grant Inskeep